Playa Colorado Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.41° N 86.05° W

Playa Colorado Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Colorado sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.7° 

Playa Colorado surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Colorado surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 666 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 19 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Colorado this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Colorado in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 19th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 23rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Colorado over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:04PM1.79m
8:17AM1.87m
9:07PM1.77m
9:22AM1.81m
10:12PM1.81m
10:30AM1.82m
11:10PM1.92m
11:31AM1.88m
00:00AM2.07m
12:24PM1.97m
00:44AM2.23m
1:11PM2.08m
1:26AM2.40m
Low Tide
1:48PM0.67m
2:03AM0.86m
2:46PM0.75m
3:11AM0.91m
3:49PM0.78m
4:23AM0.88m
4:48PM0.76m
5:26AM0.79m
5:40PM0.69m
6:19AM0.64m
6:27PM0.59m
7:05AM0.47m
7:10PM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Playa Colorado Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Colorado provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Colorado can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Colorado surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Colorado) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Colorado may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Tola Province? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Colorado, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tola Province, consider staying in Rivas which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Tola Province where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Nandaime, Jinotepe and Diriamba.

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